Spicy Shrimp Fried Coconut Rice

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 65 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Sweet coconut fried rice with veggies is paired with fresh cooked shrimp and a spicy, Asian-inspired sauce for one delicious dinner that's sure to be a new favorite.

Ingredients

1 (13 1/2 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 1/4 cups jasmine rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili oil, divided
1 tablespoon sesame oil
cooking spray
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced green onions

Directions

1 Bring coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, water, butter, and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is fluffy, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Let cool in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2 Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons chicken broth, 1 1/2 tablespoons chili oil, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set sauce mixture aside.
3 Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Pour in eggs; scramble to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4 Heat olive oil and remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili oil in the same non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
5 Return scrambled eggs to the skillet and add cooked shrimp, peas, and green onions. Cook and stir over medium heat until peas are tender, about 3 minutes. Add cooked and cooled rice; cook and stir until rice is heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour in sauce mixture and toss to coat. Let sit, covered, on low heat to allow rice to absorb sauce flavor, about 10 minutes.